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VN16 NCJ

2016 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,180 mi
Last recorded40,180 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 NCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 40,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 34,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 25,409 miles

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2022 24,001 miles

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 13 Sep 2021 22,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has minor cracks and also a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2020 21,957 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2019 19,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 10 Oct 2018 15,886 miles

under trays fitted restricting full view of testable items

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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VN16 NCJ is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN16 NCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN16 NCJ registered?

VN16 NCJ is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is VN16 NCJ safe to buy?

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